Junior Graphic Designer, Communications

This is a hybrid position that requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in Nairobi, Kenya. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Communications team:

Communications and engagement are crucial to WRI’s success in achieving rapid, systemic changes. WRI communications professionals are responsible for shaping and delivering solutions-focused messages arising from WRI’s research, data and analysis to thought leaders, influencers and decisionmakers. Our task is to change minds to change the world.

Job Highlight:

In this role, you will work with both the Core Comms creative team and the WRI Africa communications team to support programs and internal clients in their design projects. This position requires very fine attention to detail and an ability to juggle multiple high-profile projects at the same time. You will report to the Senior Project Manager on the Core Communications team and to the Communications & Engagement Director, Africa. You will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
What you will do:

Design and produce communications materials for WRI programs (80%)

• Lay out knowledge products (reports, issue briefs, working papers…)
• Lay out communications products (brochures, two-pagers, posters…)
• Build and package graphics for WRI’s institutional blog and social media platforms
• Build and design presentations in PowerPoint

Support institutional projects (20%)

• Support the WRI Africa communications, development and human resources teams with their design needs
• Support the Core Communications team for Institute-wide communications efforts
• Attend weekly and month team meetings and contribute to the group life of the team

What you will need:

• A degree in visual communications or graphic design is desirable. However, other degrees with communication or visual arts are also useful. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted.
• You have a 1-3 years’ full-time relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Experience with Canva, Asana and Figma would be a bonus
• Ability to share creative and new ideas while being open to feedback on these suggestions
• Ability to work through multiple iterations of each project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals
• Flexibility and the ability to work under quick deadlines

Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to support visa applications.

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by February 20, 2026. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

What we offer:

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our People team carefully reviews all applications.